found on www.wondersmith.com/scifi/1904.htm
This sci-fi short story was published in 1898, shortly after Mark Twain had suffered a failed business venture, the death of his favorite daughter, and the deterioration of his wife's health. This may have been one reason that The London Times of 1904 seemed so dark and creepy.
This story also seemed empty compared to Twain's previous books and short stories. I didn't like his Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn books, true, but this short story is really lacking personality.
Blake Linton Wilfong, the editor that published this story online, says he made minor changes to the plot and deleted the original second ending. I searched for the original story, but failed to find it.
review for this version of the short story: 4/5
Even thogh it's rather dark, I found it interesting. The story seemed more believable, if not out of character for Twain.
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